There’s No Need to Fear Herbal Medicine
By Judson Carroll and Steve Cunningham
In our time, many Catholics are cautious about herbal medicine, fearing it may be something New Age or pagan. Or perhaps we think of it as “grandmother’s home remedies”—something people practiced when they couldn’t afford modern health care. And yet, by every measure, Americans are sicker with chronic diseases than our ancestors, generally in poorer health, and in recent years our life spans have begun to decline. We are moving in the wrong direction in terms of diet and lifestyle, and the myriad prescriptions and “well checks” seem to be doing us more harm than good. There has to be a better way…and there is!
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https://catholicexchange.com/theres-no-need-to-fear-herbal-medicine/
Show 313: Arnoglossum and Aruncus
We discuss Pale Plantain and Goat’s Beard. Goat’s beard is an especially useful herb and also a great wild edible.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/show-313-arnoglossum-and-aruncus
Herbal Medicine for Preppers: Vervain
Today, we discuss Vervain. Vervain is an herb with a fascinating and long history. It is extremely useful, but few herbalists know about it in our time.
https://judsoncarroll.substack.com/p/herbal-medicine-for-preppers-vervain
Fish on Friday: Fried Fish, part 4
Fish and chips - wet batter
Now, we will look at a classic technique which is the pride of British fish cookery.
https://judsonc.substack.com/p/fish-on-friday-fried-fish-part-4